Homebuyer Resources

In June 2023, a National Association of Realtors survey showed 47.8% of home buyers in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia were first time home buyers. That compares to 26% in 2022. While this is welcome news, buyers still face limited housing inventory and multiple offers on a single home. Are there advantages in this market for buying a new construction home?

Katrina Piehler is a certified health and wellness coach, licensed massage therapist, and essential oils, educator. What is aromatherapy? What are the benefits? Katrina answers these questions and provides her expertise.

Katrina Piehler is a certified health and wellness coach, licensed massage therapist, and essential oils, educator. What is aromatherapy? What are the benefits? Katrina answers these questions and provides her expertise.

Buying a condominium or cooperative property offers a unique form of homeownership, blending private ownership of your unit with collective responsibility for the common areas. However, navigating the condo document review can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the governing documents and financial health of the community association. 

What is flood insurance? What is the FEMA flood insurance program? How do I know if I need flood insurance? Jeff Jackson the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate, leads flood insurance operations for the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA. He is the guest on this episode of the podcast, Listen Up Home Buyers!

Exposure to radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon gas is odorless, colorless and long-term exposure to this gas can lead to serious health consequences.

FEMA has announced a reinsurance program to manage future flood risks. Learn more from Jeffrey Jackson the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate within the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) at FEMA

Listen Up Home Buyers meet Peggy Bailey is the Vice President of Housing and Income Security, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Ms. Bailey talks with Victoria Ray Henderson about housing issues and housing insecurity.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, navigating the complexities of the home buying process requires careful consideration and a well-informed approach.

Embarking on the most important financial decision of your life demands absolute confidence in your chosen agent's loyalty. But who is your real estate agent working for?

Listen Up HomeBuyers! On this podcast episode, Andi DeFelice owner and broker of Exclusive Buyer’s Realty in Savannah Georgia talks with host, Victoria Ray Henderson about changes in the real estate industry. Beginning August 17, 2024, there will be required buyer broker agreements and no offers of buyer agent compensation on the Multiple Listing Service.

Washington, D.C., a city synonymous with politics and power, is much more than just life on Capitol Hill. Located along the banks of the Potomac River, the nation's capital is a culturally rich city offering a broad range of job opportunities and attractions.